Sunshine Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

Bake up sunshine with this easy one-bowl lemon pound cake! This recipe, inspired by McCormick's Lemon Sunshine Cake, delivers incredible lemon flavor without the fuss of a glaze. It's incredibly inexpensive, quick to make (ready in under 2 hours!), and perfect for any occasion. Skip the complicated mixing bowls and enjoy a moist, delicious cake that's as bright as its name suggests. This recipe is perfect for beginners and busy weeknights.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 258.8 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sunshine Lemon Pound Cake

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How to Make Sunshine Lemon Pound Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Generously grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan (or use a 9x13 inch baking pan).
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add the eggs, oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  5. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes, or until the batter is smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. For a 9x13 inch pan, reduce baking time to 30-35 minutes.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

79g

Fat

8g

Carbs

11g